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Church of the Holy Cross (Akdamar Kilisesi)

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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 9 attractions in Van
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Located on the Akdamar Island in Lake Van, this Cathedral is significant because it is the only surviving medieval Armenian church in which most of... more » Located on the Akdamar Island in Lake Van, this Cathedral is significant because it is the only surviving medieval Armenian church in which most of the wall paintings are still intact. « less
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Attraction type: Religious site
Address: Akdamar Island Van
Turkey

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“The spirit of the lake”
5 of 5 stars
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Swindon
Jun 24, 2008

This church (built when the area was part of mediaeval Armenia) is on an island in the middle of Lake Van. You can get there by getting a mini bus from Van to Givas. The bus stop is in a back street and VERY HARD TO FIND. Keep asking. From Givas a second bus takes you to AKDAMAR iskele (or... more

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Akdamar Island, Van, Turkey